-LRB- CNN -RRB- -- Tyler Sampson , a middle-schooler from Frisco , Texas , does n't let his differences get in the way of his dream . The seventh grader was born with only half of his right arm , but he still excels on the football field .

This week , he was part of a different kind of victory . His story was included in the NFL 's `` Together We Make Football '' contest , which highlighted inspiring , heartwarming and empowering stories from football fans around the country . Sampson and his parents had no idea that when a camera crew came to film a pep rally at his school , it meant he had won .

Standing in the middle of his school 's gymnasium , Sampson was surprised by his favorite player , DeMarcus Ware . Ware had another surprise , too -- tickets to this year 's Super Bowl .

Ware has been an inspiration to Sampson since they met in a grocery store a few years ago . Ware had taken a moment to encourage Sampson to follow his dreams of playing football .

Four other special football fans also won the grand prize , including Lee Krost , who is the quarterback of a flag football team at age 75 . Krost received his prize from Joe Namath .

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Texas middle-school student among the winners of an NFL contest

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Tyler Sampson received tickets to the Super Bowl from Dallas Cowboys ' DeMarcus Ware

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A 75-year-old flag football quarterback gets his tickets from legend Joe Namath